For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:

1. (a) “Carrier of passengers” means a motor carrier, passenger carrier, or charter-party carrier of passengers that operates a motor vehicle, on a commercial or for-hire basis, and engages in the embarkation and disembarkation of passengers.
2. (b) “Charter-party carrier of passengers” has the same meaning as used in Section 5360 of the Public Utilities Code.
3. (c) “Disembarkation” means the physical discharge of passengers from a transportation service provided by a carrier of passengers at a geographic location within California.
4. (d) “Embarkation” means the physical commencement of a transportation service provided by a carrier of passengers.
5. (e) “Motor vehicle” has the same meaning as used in Section 5359 of the Public Utilities Code.